Day: July 31, 2026
Marcos Drops Bomb on Electric Bills: “Remove System Loss Charge Now” — But Utilities Say Industry Could Collapse
Filipinos are paying for electricity that never reaches their homes — and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says it’s time to stop. The “system loss charge” makes up about 5% of Meralco bills, covering technical losses and theft. Marcos wants it removed from consumer bills. Power companies warn the move could cost tens of billions and threaten the entire industry.
Could a Common Makopa Leaf Extract Help Fight Breast Cancer? Filipino Scientists Make Promising Discovery
Researchers found makopa leaf extract destroyed breast cancer cells in the lab without harming healthy cells, but human testing is still needed.
